One of the biggest mistakes made in sleep training is sending a baby/toddler to bed too early or too late. This is mainly because it becomes extremely difficult to get an overtired (or not tired enough) child to settle down into sleep. While of course there are guidelines for awake times based on age, there still seems to be a “magical” window for each individual baby, meaning it’s really up to the parent to discover when exactly that is.
Here are some signs of tiredness to look for: *pulling on ears
*yawning; rubbing eyes *arching back; making jerky motions *fussiness *making frowning/concerned face
*clinginess *being overactive or “slap happy”
*babbling/talking to themselves or toys
*no longer interested in their toys *crying; begging for attention
Of course it’s important to realize that not all these signs strictly mean your baby is tired. They could be fussy for other reasons, like a diaper rash or upset stomach. And they could just be clingy if they’re cutting teeth or entering a new mental development stage, or “leap”. This is why it is essential to get to know your baby’s cues, and of course this will inevitably happen over time.
Discovering that “magical” window takes some time and patience. But once it gets locked down, parents are usually amazed that sometimes that was all that was needed to get their child to sleep without a fuss. ✨
Be on the lookout for a more in-depth blog post about this topic coming to my website soon! And as always, I’m available for a free 15 min consultation, whether you’re on the fence or you’ve already decided you’re ready to get the better sleep you and your family deserve.

Day 32/80!
I honestly don’t know what happened to me 🤷🏻‍♀️ I actually only did half of my workout because I mismanaged my time and had to run to an assignment... So I skipped my post-workout meal because of time & because of the calories I did not completely burn 🤷🏻‍♀️ It was probably a bad idea because even though I did fine during the day, I got home STARVING , start cooking my main meal while snacking on an apple & cheese that were part of the meal plan BUT then ... ... well the chocolate cake I had made for Valentine’s Day that I had not touched found it’s way to my mouth 🤦🏻‍♀️ Seriously 🙄 I was quite upset at myself specially that I have been doing so well ... At least I did not do what the old Jocelyne would do, and make sure to ruin it all 😂
Anyway, moving on ... 😬
#80days#icandothis#youcandoit

Day 32/80
It was late!
I’ve had a crazy busy day. And I still had so much to do. We’re prepping for my daughters 5th Birthday Party tomorrow. And I was just not wanting to workout.
BUT... I did it! Why? Because I made a promise to myself to not let any excuse or anything at all get in the way of me making the time for ME! And I needed this workout!!! It was only 30 minuets!
So I got it done!!! And I’m SO glad that I stuck with it and made it happen! 32 day of straight workouts.... I’m not stopping now!!!

When you lift her up like this she gets a nose crinkle from excitement and her mouth opens with a face smile !! Or she spews 🙊🙊🙊 I am dairy and gluten free for her but we still have some really crappy days where she spills every feed and all the way up til the next one. It Might be time to add soy to the elimination diet. Gosh I think everything left in my diet has soy 😳😳😳

Cuando no sales a rumbear frecuentemente, pq eres madre ❤
Like, when you don't go out to a bar frequently because of that mommy life... ❤
I'm not complaining about it; because I adore my daughter, but this cocktail is the bomb!
#momlife#momrocks#momnightout#toddlermom#momdate

Who says @Disneyland doesn't have great VEGAN food?! LOL! ⠀
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Finally enjoying my VEGAN cupcake from @SprinklesCupcakes! I have to say, I was disappointed in the vegan options AT Disney BUT this takes the cake! (pun intended!) :) ⠀
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Hope you are all having a great weekend. xo⠀
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✨Beautiful Lashes ✨
This is one of my favorite oil hacks ever, not only does the addition of essential oils help prolong the life of my mascara but Rosemary and Lavender support healthy lash growth and length! I don’t know about you but I can use some of that everyday! 🙌🏻
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⭐️To make your own: All you need to do is drop a single drop of each into your mascara tube, make sure you mix well with the brush and then apply like normal. I’ve done this for awhile and haven’t noticed any changes to the mascara long term, just great oil benefits!
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#doterra#ecobeauty#beautycounter#lavender#yleo

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Even before coaching I probably had somewhat of an addiction to social media. 😳 Now it is a vital platform for reaching others and sharing my story which doesn’t help the matter.
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That being said, it’s time for me to try something different. Grab the reigns again and take a much needed step towards what matters most.
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This year my focus word is SIMPLIFY. I don’t want to keep wishing I had more control. I know I am the only one accountable for my time and I realize I need more discipline. God and my family come first and I will honor that.
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So as against the grain as some may think for a coach to take Sundays off (that means any IG/FB post, story, scrolling, and yes, that means check-ins and posts in my challenge group and 80DO team page), that is what I am CHOOSING to do moving forward. Typically Sunday’s are big for sharing meal prep and getting the ladies all inspired to start the week strong.
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Now some of you may be laughing like what’s the big deal. But this IS a big deal for me. This isn’t gonna be easy. It’s against my habitual self now. Heck, sometimes I just find myself picking up my phone mindlessly - Mel Robbins called this the {attention economy}. Right when I get up and right before I go to bed. 😳
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I probably won’t get it 100% the first time but I am gonna try my best and keep at it every week. I choose not to delete my phone apps because I do rely on them throughout the week. So it will be 100% willpower tomorrow!
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Emily Ley said it best “give yourself permission to slow down”.
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Instead of worrying about perfect meal prep pics or catching up on IG/FB messages or everyone’s check ins or activities they are up to on the weekend, I can...
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💜Read more of the bible (more then just my daily devotions)
💜Encourage deeper conversations with my husband
💜Be more present with my kids
💜Finally start Brinley’s baby book
💜Organize and intentionally plan for my week better
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“Be silent before the Lord, all humanity, for he is springing into action from his holy dwelling.”
‭‭Zechariah‬ ‭2:13‬ ‭NLT‬‬
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So I will be signing off tonight and see ya all Monday! Have a wonderful Sunday 😘

💡 “A mother who radiates self-love and self-acceptance actually vaccinates her daughter against low self-esteem.” – Naomi Wolf 🙌🙌🙌
Raising a daughter is such a blessing and privilege, but also such a tremendous responsibility, especially because she learns to love through experiencing our love, and every little thing counts. #momofgirls#holdthemoments

Gemma was wearing me out on the trampoline so I asked her if I could rest for a minute. Ever so bossy, she tells me, “Ok, fine. Sit criss-cross applause 🧘‍♀️, and lay all the way back, and bring your hands very close to your body like this.” I see her eyeballing me 👀 to make sure I’m copying her exactly, and I said, “This is so relaxing. You’re kinda like a yoga 🧘‍♀️instructor.” She interrupts me, with her eyes closed, “No talking. Just ‘breave.’”
So I tried to keep quiet as I “breaved” in and “breaved” out 🧘‍♀️
🤣🤣🤣 #GemmaCate

Today I sweated for someone who can’t. My dad. He is currently battling leukemia. Diagnosed in October, with 2 rounds of chemo under his belt and another round coming this week to prepare for a stem cell transplant, my dad is someone who religiously went to the gym EVERY Saturday. And now he can’t. . .
When we were kids and my mom would be at work on Saturdays my dad would take us to my grams. A few hours later he’d come back to get us. We never really knew what he did for so long but we knew he was at the gym. that’s where he and his friends would play basketball 🏀 game after game. We loved being at my grams so it was no big deal but I think now I can truly appreciate the ritual of what he was doing more than ever. .
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Just like my dad needed to go to the gym I need to workout and sweat every week too. It gives me power and strength. I’m more clear, focused and patient. I am strong! Strong enough to be this little ladies mama! And I’m SO happy she can be part of this with me because I workout at home where she can see and participate in what I do. .
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So, today, we took our show on the road and raised a lot of money for the #lls And more importantly we worked hard for those who can’t right NOW but hopefully with research and advancements in medicine will be able to sweat again soon!